Neil McArthur, CEO of Freedom Fibre, has been named an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, recognizing his significant contributions to telecoms and his commitment to creating an inclusive society. McArthur, known for his leadership at Freedom Fibre and his work with the Hamilton Davies Trust, joins a prestigious group of engineers and … Read more
Pulse Fibre has partnered with DW Utilities to deliver comprehensive full-fibre solutions across the UK. This collaboration will enable DW Utilities to offer a full range of utility services, by integrating lightning-fast fibre optic infrastructure provided by Pulse Fibre. With this partnership, more developers can now access our high-speed, reliable full-fibre broadband, ensuring that residential … Read more
LightSpeed Broadband has launched a wholesale division, LightSpeed Networks, opening its network to ISPs and potentially resellers. The network currently covers 250,000 premises across 32 towns in the East of England and West Midlands. Acquired by Kompass Kapital last year, LightSpeed is aiming to expand its reach to 350,000 homes by the end of 2025. … Read more
Quickline has donated £10,000 to The Suit Works, a Sheffield-based charity that supports young jobseekers. The funds will help the charity continue providing styling sessions and smart, interview-appropriate clothing for those unable to afford it. Alongside the donation, Quickline staff are organizing a clothing collection, allowing team members to donate suitable attire to further assist … Read more
PlatformX Communications (PXC) has announced plans to partner with alternative network providers Netomnia and Brsk, aiming to enhance PXC’s position as a leading wholesale platform with the largest footprint across national carriers and “altnets”. Netomnia and Brsk, recently merged, boast a network covering 1.75 million premises, making them the fourth-largest full-fibre provider in the UK, … Read more
Ofcom has issued new guidelines to improve broadband information for consumers. Broadband providers must clearly describe the underlying technology of their services using terms like ‘cable,’ ‘full-fibre,’ or ‘copper’ at the point of sale, contract information, and summaries. The term ‘fibre’ alone is now considered ambiguous and should not be used to describe underlying technology. … Read more
Everyone in-industry would have received an email yesterday from Paul Bradbury Chief Executive Officer The One Touch Switching Company (TOTSCo) – it reads: Offical Statement From TOTSCo “We did it! Yesterday marked a major milestone for industry with the successful launch of One Touch Switch. After many months of preparation and hard work across industry, … Read more
Zzoomm, now delivers its full fibre services to 20% of properties in Northallerton, achieving this milestone in just 19 months. This success follows their recent announcement of reaching over 30,000 contracted customers nationwide and making more than 200,000 properties ready for service. This marks a 15% uptake on their network, which has been available for … Read more
The UK government has announced that they will now classify data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) alongside energy and water systems, recognizing their vital role in the nation’s digital economy. This move, announced by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, is designed to protect sensitive data and ensure business continuity during outages, cyberattacks, and adverse events. … Read more
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